Train holidays are a great way to escape the challenges of air travel, such as flight disruptions, or simply the hustle and bustle of an overcrowded airport. When you embrace train travel you can escape the crowds to admire a county or countries by travelling through them – not over. Plus, you will reduce your … Read more
Since the days have got longer and warmer, have you felt a sense of awakening? If you’ve found a boost of energy, you may wish to try a new activity. How about a new dance? When we learn or watch a national dance from a different country, we’ll notice that it has a unique set … Read more
Picnics are enjoyed in many settings, such as parks, beaches, or even when travelling to another destination. Do you stop for a picnic, when exploring a new place? They’re a fun way to bring the family together! Although picnics are quintessentially British, they first originated in France (1692). The custom arrived in the UK … Read more
International cruise holidays are no longer cancelled for 2021 now that 75% of adults are fully vaccinated and most countries are on the green or amber lists. On Monday 2nd August the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) lifted its restrictions for international cruising. The UK cruise industry has also seen how confidently its customers … Read more
Travel restrictions now exist when you travel internationally. The current travel restrictions are there to keep everyone safe while allowing the travel industry and the world to slowly open up again. The UK government has a new simplified system for international travel, which replaces the traffic light system. However, we still need to respect and … Read more
The cost of travel insurance depends on a number of different factors, from your destination and the duration of your time away, to your age and whether you have any pre-existing medical conditions or disabilities. This way, specialist travel insurance providers like Free Spirit can provide* the cover you need, whether you’re heading to Paris … Read more
Christmas is now just a few short days away and soon it’ll all be over for another year. For many of us, the end of the festive season means turning our thoughts to our next trip away and the British winter can certainly give us all the more incentive to do so! Thankfully, there are … Read more
When you think of a typical backpacker, you think of students on a gap year, their guitar in one hand and a tattered lonely planet guide in the other on a mission of self-discovery. While this may be relatively accurate for most, there are however some expectations to this rule. With fewer responsibilities, more free … Read more
